Section 31251.2.
Cal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 31251.2.
in effect(a)
In order to enhance the natural or scenic character of coastal resources within the coastal zone, the conservancy may undertake a project or award a grant, consistent with subdivision (a) of Section 30200 and pursuant to this chapter, to enhance a watershed resource that is partly outside of the coastal zone. Any of these projects or grants which involve the management of fish shall be approved by the Department of Fish and Game.
Neither the conservancy nor any other state agency shall undertake a project affecting an area partly inside and partly outside the coastal zone under this chapter, except at the request of the local public agency or agencies having jurisdiction over the entire project area.
(b)
Any enhancement activity carried out pursuant to this section shall not be subject to any commission review, as set forth in Section 31258, for that portion of the activity located outside the coastal zone. However, the commission through its executive director and the Department of Fish and Game may review and comment on the enhancement plan’s consistency with the policies and objectives of Division 20 (commencing with Section 30000).
(c)
No funds set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 5096.151 of the Public Resources Code, shall be expended on enhancement activities that are outside the coastal zone.
(d)
This section shall not apply to any portion of the Santa Monica Mountains Zone as set forth in Division 23 (commencing with Section 33000).
References
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 5096.151.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 30200.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 31258.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 30000.
referencesCal. Public Resources Code - PRC § 33000.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026